Dan Adcock poses for a portrait during the first day of the Seattle Tattoo Expo at Seattle Center on Aug. 7, 2009.

Dan Adcock poses for a portrait during the first day of the Seattle Tattoo Expo at Seattle Center on Aug. 7, 2009.

Photo: Daniel Berman, Seattlepi.com

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A young boy runs while playing on the beach during an outgoing tide at Alki on Feb. 4, 2009.

A young boy runs while playing on the beach during an outgoing tide at Alki on Feb. 4, 2009.

Photo: Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Some of the estimated 25,000 people who signed up for Seattle's inaugural Rock 'N' Roll Seattle Marathon gather at the start line in Tukwila on June 27, 2009.

Some of the estimated 25,000 people who signed up for Seattle's inaugural Rock 'N' Roll Seattle Marathon gather at the start line in Tukwila on June 27, 2009.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Seattle police officer Britt Sweeney, who survived the attack that killed her partner, Timothy Brenton, is awarded Officer of the Month by Washington's Most Wanted host David Rose at the Q13 Fox studios on Nov. 18, 2009 in Seattle. less

Seattle police officer Britt Sweeney, who survived the attack that killed her partner, Timothy Brenton, is awarded Officer of the Month by Washington's Most Wanted host David Rose at the Q13 Fox studios on Nov. ... more

Supporters stand outside McIntyre Hall Performing Arts and Conference Center in Mount Vernon as Fox News host Glenn Beck prepares to receive the key to the city on Sept. 26, 2009. Beck, from Mount Vernon, was given the honor by Mayor Bud Norris. less

Supporters stand outside McIntyre Hall Performing Arts and Conference Center in Mount Vernon as Fox News host Glenn Beck prepares to receive the key to the city on Sept. 26, 2009. Beck, from Mount Vernon, was ... more

Mark VanDoornik, 7, dressed as Robin, talks to his dad Don, Batman, and mom Mary Anne, Batwoman, at the Emerald City ComiCon on April 4, 2009 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle.

Mark VanDoornik, 7, dressed as Robin, talks to his dad Don, Batman, and mom Mary Anne, Batwoman, at the Emerald City ComiCon on April 4, 2009 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle.

Britney Spears takes the stage during her Circus tour on April 9, 2009 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma.

Britney Spears takes the stage during her Circus tour on April 9, 2009 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Annette Rothe, left, and Barb Scharman have almost as much fun as the kids as they spread plastic Easter eggs on the Woodland Park Zoo's North Meadow during the Bunny Bounce on April 11, 2009 in Seattle. The event included an Easter egg hunt and other activities for kids. less

Annette Rothe, left, and Barb Scharman have almost as much fun as the kids as they spread plastic Easter eggs on the Woodland Park Zoo's North Meadow during the Bunny Bounce on April 11, 2009 in Seattle. The ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Ken Griffey Jr. tips his helmet to the screaming fans in Safeco Field as he steps to the plate for the first time in his return to the Seattle Mariners in a game against the Los Angeles Angels on April 14, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle. less

Ken Griffey Jr. tips his helmet to the screaming fans in Safeco Field as he steps to the plate for the first time in his return to the Seattle Mariners in a game against the Los Angeles Angels on April 14, 2009 ... more

As part of a tradition at the University of Washington, every coxswain from each team is thrown into water after the races. Coxswain Katelin Snyder is tossed by the men's varsity team on April 10, 2009.

As part of a tradition at the University of Washington, every coxswain from each team is thrown into water after the races. Coxswain Katelin Snyder is tossed by the men's varsity team on April 10, 2009.

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Seattlepi.com

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Candidate for Seattle mayor Mike McGinn embraces his family, including from left, wife Peggy Lynch, sons Jack, 14, Cian, 9 and daughter Miyo, 12, on Aug. 18, 2009 during a campaign party in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. McGinn would survive the primary, in which Mayor Greg Nickels was defeated, and would go on to beat Joe Mallahan in the general election in November. less

Candidate for Seattle mayor Mike McGinn embraces his family, including from left, wife Peggy Lynch, sons Jack, 14, Cian, 9 and daughter Miyo, 12, on Aug. 18, 2009 during a campaign party in the Capitol Hill ... more

A member of the Washington State Patrol honor guard walks past the caskets containing Lakewood police officers Mark Renninger, Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens and Greg Richards on Dec. 8, 2009 during a memorial service at the Tacoma Dome. Thousands lined the streets to pay their respects to the four officers, who were shot and killed at a coffee shop in Parkland. The procession carrying the bodies of the officers stretched for many miles and took almost three hours to arrive at the Tacoma Dome. less

A member of the Washington State Patrol honor guard walks past the caskets containing Lakewood police officers Mark Renninger, Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens and Greg Richards on Dec. 8, 2009 during a memorial ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Ryan Petersen, left, and Priscilla Min gather campaign signs after a party for Mayor Greg Nickels' campaign in SoDo on Aug. 18, 2009.

Ryan Petersen, left, and Priscilla Min gather campaign signs after a party for Mayor Greg Nickels' campaign in SoDo on Aug. 18, 2009.

A mourner kneels at a roadside memorial in front of Forza Coffee Company in Parkland on Dec. 2, 2009, after a candlelight vigil at the nearby Lakewood Police Department. Four Lakewood police officers were shot and killed at the coffee shop in an surprise attack. The man who killed the officers was later shot and killed by a Seattle police officer after an extensive manhunt. less

A mourner kneels at a roadside memorial in front of Forza Coffee Company in Parkland on Dec. 2, 2009, after a candlelight vigil at the nearby Lakewood Police Department. Four Lakewood police officers were shot ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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People gather along South Tacoma Way as the memorial procession for four murdered Lakewood police officers passes on Dec. 8, 2009 in Tacoma.

People gather along South Tacoma Way as the memorial procession for four murdered Lakewood police officers passes on Dec. 8, 2009 in Tacoma.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Police officers look over the body of suspected Lakewood cop killer Maurice Clemmons in the back of a medic unit in Seattle after he was shot and killed. A Seattle police officer, investigating a stolen car near a home associated with Clemmons, shot Clemmons when he ran from the officer on South Kenyon Street on Dec. 1, 2009. less

Police officers look over the body of suspected Lakewood cop killer Maurice Clemmons in the back of a medic unit in Seattle after he was shot and killed. A Seattle police officer, investigating a stolen car ... more

Scott Brackett is pushed by his children Laney and Brayden while sledding on the frozen water at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland on Dec. 12, 2009. A cold snap, featuring low temperatures in the teens, hit the region for several days in December. less

Scott Brackett is pushed by his children Laney and Brayden while sledding on the frozen water at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland on Dec. 12, 2009. A cold snap, featuring low temperatures in the teens, hit the ... more

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Seattlepi.com

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Spectators watch from the Stratodeck of the Future of Flight Aviation Center as Boeing's 787 Dreamliner taxis down the runway to make its first flight at Paine Field in Everett on Dec. 15, 2009.

Spectators watch from the Stratodeck of the Future of Flight Aviation Center as Boeing's 787 Dreamliner taxis down the runway to make its first flight at Paine Field in Everett on Dec. 15, 2009.

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Seattlepi.com

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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner takes off on its maiden flight from Everett's Paine Field on Dec. 15, 2009. The plane, made largely of composite materials, took off on its first test flight after years of delays.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner takes off on its maiden flight from Everett's Paine Field on Dec. 15, 2009. The plane, made largely of composite materials, took off on its first test flight after years of delays.

The Olympic Mountains with a new dusting of snow as seen from South Hill in Puyallup on Feb. 26, 2009.

The Olympic Mountains with a new dusting of snow as seen from South Hill in Puyallup on Feb. 26, 2009.

Photo: Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Performers stretch before taking the stage during a performance of Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker" at McCaw Hall on Dec. 11, 2009.

Performers stretch before taking the stage during a performance of Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker" at McCaw Hall on Dec. 11, 2009.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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PETA volunteer Sally Jean, from Los Angeles, wearing nothing but fishtails, tights and shimmery, green body paint while lying beneath a banner that reads, "Save Our Schools: Go Vegetarian!" She protested with other volunteers in front of the Convention Center during the Aquaculture America 2009 conference in Seattle on Feb. 17, 2009. less

Lauren Rock of Redmond and Alex Hanning of Jersey, England, both University of Washington students, stay dry while dancing outside Kane Hall in Seattle on Feb. 6, 2009. Members of Swing Kids at UW, a swing dance club, gather every Friday afternoon to hone their skill. less

Lauren Rock of Redmond and Alex Hanning of Jersey, England, both University of Washington students, stay dry while dancing outside Kane Hall in Seattle on Feb. 6, 2009. Members of Swing Kids at UW, a swing ... more

Sir Richard Branson, co-founder of V Australia, a new airline, surprises Catherine Blackbee, a flight attendant for the new airline, during a delivery ceremony for the new airline's 777ER at Boeing Field on Feb. 5, 2009. less

Sir Richard Branson, co-founder of V Australia, a new airline, surprises Catherine Blackbee, a flight attendant for the new airline, during a delivery ceremony for the new airline's 777ER at Boeing Field on ... more

Pitcher Daniellie Lawrie of the University of Washington softball team practices at Husky Softball Stadium in Seattle on Feb. 3, 2009. Lawrie and the Huskies would go on to win the NCAA championship in the spring. less

Pitcher Daniellie Lawrie of the University of Washington softball team practices at Husky Softball Stadium in Seattle on Feb. 3, 2009. Lawrie and the Huskies would go on to win the NCAA championship in the ... more

Photo: Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Maddie Rogers, 12, puts on a show in order to solicit business for the snacks and cider stand she was running with her friends during the Chilly Hilly bicycle ride around Bainbridge Island on Feb. 22, 2009.

Maddie Rogers, 12, puts on a show in order to solicit business for the snacks and cider stand she was running with her friends during the Chilly Hilly bicycle ride around Bainbridge Island on Feb. 22, 2009.

Photo: Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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The Space Needle is reflected in droplets of water in Seattle on Jan. 21, 2009.

The Space Needle is reflected in droplets of water in Seattle on Jan. 21, 2009.

Photo: Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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The Washington State Department of Transportation inspects Highway 202 just east of Fall City where the Snoqualmie River overflowed, causing the roadway to collapse on Jan. 9, 2009. No one was in the car when the roadway collapsed. less

The Washington State Department of Transportation inspects Highway 202 just east of Fall City where the Snoqualmie River overflowed, causing the roadway to collapse on Jan. 9, 2009. No one was in the car when ... more

Pat Kelley carries one of his dogs back to his home after taking her to a piece of dry land to do her business in Snoqualmie on Jan. 8, 2009.

Pat Kelley carries one of his dogs back to his home after taking her to a piece of dry land to do her business in Snoqualmie on Jan. 8, 2009.

Photo: Andy Rogers, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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"It gets a little hectic at times," says Seattle Prep athlete Jon Humphrie of the laundry he has to keep up with while playing three sports; basketball, football and baseball. Humphrie credits his mom with helping wash some of the uniforms. "She gets on me to fold things," he said. Photographed with his game gear at Seattle Prep in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2009. less

"It gets a little hectic at times," says Seattle Prep athlete Jon Humphrie of the laundry he has to keep up with while playing three sports; basketball, football and baseball. Humphrie credits his mom with ... more

Olivia Littell sits in a car along I-90 near North Bend, waiting to be escorted to a home near Snoqualmie Pass on Jan. 8, 2009. The freeway was closed because of the threat of avalanches and landslides.

Olivia Littell sits in a car along I-90 near North Bend, waiting to be escorted to a home near Snoqualmie Pass on Jan. 8, 2009. The freeway was closed because of the threat of avalanches and landslides.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Swedish Hospital is opening a center dedicated to brain cancer treatment and research, the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Gregory Foltz, shown in one of the high-tech Swedish operating rooms on Jan. 25, 2009, has dedicated his life to brain cancer and helping patients and is at the forefront of getting this center off the ground. less

Swedish Hospital is opening a center dedicated to brain cancer treatment and research, the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Gregory Foltz, shown in one of the high-tech Swedish operating rooms on ... more

Abel Puris holds onto his hot tub as he tries to figure out what to do with it after it was picked up by flood water from the Chehalis River along Military Road in Centralia on Jan. 8, 2009. Massive flooding hit the state in January, nowhere harder than Lewis County, where thousands were forced to evacuate their homes. less

Abel Puris holds onto his hot tub as he tries to figure out what to do with it after it was picked up by flood water from the Chehalis River along Military Road in Centralia on Jan. 8, 2009. Massive flooding ... more

Photo: Scott Eklund, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Fireworks explode above Lake Union during the Chase Family 4th celebration at Gas Works Park in Seattle on July 4, 2009. Gas Works Park was the focal point for July 4 celebrations in the city after the annual fireworks extravaganza on Elliott Bay folded due to a loss of sponsorship. less

Fireworks explode above Lake Union during the Chase Family 4th celebration at Gas Works Park in Seattle on July 4, 2009. Gas Works Park was the focal point for July 4 celebrations in the city after the annual ... more

A youngster leaps from a diving board at Green Lake during a record heat wave in Seattle on July 29, 2009. The mercury hit 103 degrees at Sea-Tac Airport that day, an all-time record high as Seattle enjoyed one of the warmest and driest summers in many years. less

A youngster leaps from a diving board at Green Lake during a record heat wave in Seattle on July 29, 2009. The mercury hit 103 degrees at Sea-Tac Airport that day, an all-time record high as Seattle enjoyed one ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Elsie Huxtable leaves Home Depot with a ceiling fan as a sign greets customers at the store on Aurora Avenue North during a record heat wave in Seattle on July 29, 2009.

Elsie Huxtable leaves Home Depot with a ceiling fan as a sign greets customers at the store on Aurora Avenue North during a record heat wave in Seattle on July 29, 2009.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Isaiah Kirvin, 9, Dawn Jones and Shamar Harris, 5, take cover from the raindrops during the Seafair Torchlight parade on July 25, 2009 along Fourth Avenue in Seattle.

Isaiah Kirvin, 9, Dawn Jones and Shamar Harris, 5, take cover from the raindrops during the Seafair Torchlight parade on July 25, 2009 along Fourth Avenue in Seattle.

Three girls who are sisters (names withheld at request of parent) work to light candles on top of a metal container following a vigil for the victim of a stabbing at the South Park Community Center on July 23, 2009. less

Three girls who are sisters (names withheld at request of parent) work to light candles on top of a metal container following a vigil for the victim of a stabbing at the South Park Community Center on July 23, ... more

Photo: Daniel Berman, Seattlepi.com

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Members of the Pacific Northwest Ballet perform George Balanchine's "Symphony in C" during a dress rehearsal for the final program of the 2008-09 season on May 27, 2009 at McCaw Hall in Seattle.

Members of the Pacific Northwest Ballet perform George Balanchine's "Symphony in C" during a dress rehearsal for the final program of the 2008-09 season on May 27, 2009 at McCaw Hall in Seattle.

A spotlight shines skyward at the Seattle Center as seen from Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle on June, 2, 2009. The beacon and an orange-lit Space Needle were part of the launch of Microsoft's Bing "decision engine." less

A spotlight shines skyward at the Seattle Center as seen from Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle on June, 2, 2009. The beacon and an orange-lit Space Needle were part of the launch of Microsoft's Bing ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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Huskies outfielder Alyson McWherter takes a plunge off a sinking crew dock into Lake Washington after the UW softball team returned home after winning the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2009. less

Huskies outfielder Alyson McWherter takes a plunge off a sinking crew dock into Lake Washington after the UW softball team returned home after winning the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City on June ... more

Shots are fired during a standoff at the Meadowbrook View Apartments near 113th Avenue Northeast and Lake City Way Northeast on June 9, 2009. The suspect in the standoff, who was believed to have assaulted a woman, evaded authorities in this incident but was later captured. less

Shots are fired during a standoff at the Meadowbrook View Apartments near 113th Avenue Northeast and Lake City Way Northeast on June 9, 2009. The suspect in the standoff, who was believed to have assaulted a ... more

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Seattlepi.com

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University of Washington men's basketball coach Lorenzo Romar dances with his players after the team secured the Pac-10 Conference title with a win over Washington State on March 7, 2009 at Hec Ed Pavilion in Seattle. It was the Huskies' first outright conference championship in 56 years. less

University of Washington men's basketball coach Lorenzo Romar dances with his players after the team secured the Pac-10 Conference title with a win over Washington State on March 7, 2009 at Hec Ed Pavilion in ... more

Pre-architecture students Ann Yi, foreground, a sophomore, and Chase Sanderson, a junior, make perspective drawings of Condon Hall while sitting in the median of Campus Parkway at the University of Washington on March 4, 2009. The frames help them focus in on a single section of the building. less

Pre-architecture students Ann Yi, foreground, a sophomore, and Chase Sanderson, a junior, make perspective drawings of Condon Hall while sitting in the median of Campus Parkway at the University of Washington ... more